27

Jan

News, Cannabis

Why the Fight to Fully Deschedule Marijuana Isn’t Over: A Call to Address Prohibition’s Lasting Harm

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

The federal prohibition of marijuana has left deep scars on communities of colour, with systemic inequities still felt today. The Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) argues that federal descheduling—not…

Read More

25

Jan

News, Marijuana

Elizabeth Warren Urges Elon Musk to Cut Federal Marijuana Enforcement Spending Through New DOGE Agency

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is urging Elon Musk, chair of the Trump administration's newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to slash federal spending on marijuana enforcement. Warren argues that…

Read More

25

Jan

News, Marijuana

Virginia House Bill to Legalize Retail Marijuana Sales Moves Forward, But Threat of Veto Looms

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

A proposed bill to legalize retail marijuana sales in Virginia has passed a key hurdle, advancing out of a House subcommittee. While this marks progress for supporters of regulated cannabis…

Read More

24

Jan

News, Cannabis

Cannabis Tops Pills and Alcohol as America’s Preferred Sleep Aid, New Poll Reveals

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

Cannabis is proving to be the go-to choice for Americans looking to get a good night’s sleep, surpassing traditional options like prescription sleep aids and alcohol. According to a new…

Read More

20

Jan

News, Cannabis

From Medicine to Menace and Back Again: The Unfolding Stories of Cannabis, Cocaine, and Heroin

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

Cannabis, cocaine, and heroin are not just infamous substances with a reputation for ruin—they also share a unique journey. Each started as a legal, even celebrated, tool in medicine and…

Read More

18

Jan

News, Cannabis

Ilhan Omar Promises ‘Louder’ Cannabis Advocacy, Aims to Woo GOP with Libertarian Appeals

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), one of the newly appointed Democratic co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, has ambitious plans for marijuana reform in 2025. Speaking to Marijuana Moment, Omar emphasized…

Read More

18

Jan

News, Marijuana

Kentucky Governor Calls for Federal Marijuana Reform, Linking Gun Rights to Medical Cannabis Policy

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky has called for sweeping federal reform to marijuana policy, highlighting the issue of gun rights for medical cannabis patients as part of a broader push…

Read More

18

Jan

News, Marijuana

Biden Commutes Sentences for Nearly 2,500 Nonviolent Drug Offenders, Including Marijuana Cases

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

President Joe Biden announced on Friday that he has commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals serving federal prison time for nonviolent drug offenses. Among those granted clemency are individuals…

Read More

15

Jan

News, Cannabis

Former Nebraska Senator Broadens Legal Challenge Against Medical Marijuana Laws

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

A legal battle over Nebraska's medical marijuana legislation took a dramatic turn as former Senator John Kuehn amended his lawsuit to target broader sections of the state government. Kuehn, a…

Read More